Osaka distracted by LA wildfires as she secure first-round win in Australia
Twice champion Naomi Osaka avenged last year’s loss to Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open on Monday but admitted it was difficult to focus on the match considering her home is in danger of being burnt down by the wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles. Osaka, champion in 2019 and 2021, went out in the […]
Former England captain Stoney named Head coach of Canada women’s team
Former England captain Casey Stoney has been named head coach of the Canadian women’s national soccer team, the sport’s national governing body said on Monday, months after a drone scandal engulfed the programme. Former coach Bev Priestman was suspended after New Zealand said Canadian staff flew drones over their training sessions before their opening match […]
Boniface could return to fitness next week- Alonso
Nigeria and Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is nearing his return to action, two months after suffering a hamstring injury, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday’s Bundesliga home clash against Mainz 05. The 24-year-old Boniface sustained the thigh muscle injury in November after returning from international duty with Nigeria. Before the setback, he had […]
I favour an attacking Style- New Super Eagles Manager, Chelle
“Football is about scoring goals, so I favour an attacking style. I know the expectations of Nigerians and I will settle down and work diligently with my assistants towards the goal of qualifying the Super Eagles to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” That’s the verdict and submission of the new manager of the Super Eagles […]
Victor Osimhen jokingly teased his Galatasaray teammate after their victory in the Istanbul Derby.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has played a pivotal role in Galatasaray’s historic Turkish Super Lig win over Başakşehir. Osimhen set up teammate Barış Alper Yılmaz for the winning goal. After the match, Osimhen playfully teased teammate Elias Jelert in celebration of the hard-fought victory in the Istanbul derby. Despite his impressive performance on the field, […]
Hassan Wasswa,Mrisho Ngasa and McDonald Mariga confirmed as CAF CHAN Draw Assistants
Three legends of the beautiful game will be part of the draw ceremony of the 2024 Championship for African Nations (CHAN). The draw will be conducted on Wednesday, 15 January at the Kenyatta International Conventional Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. The trio are: ★ Uganda’s Hassan Wasswa★ Mrisho Ngasa of Tanzania★ Kenya’s McDonald Mariga The three […]
Al Merriekh unveil Zambia International Obino Chisala
Zambia midfielder Obino Chisala has been unveiled by Sudanese giants Al Merriekh. Ther 25 year old has signed a two-and-a-half year contract with the Sudanese giants on a free transfer following the end of his contract at Mozambican side CD Costa do Sol. Chisala spent the last eighteen months at Mozambique’s most decorated Club Costa […]
Liverpool braced for tough test against high-flying Forest, says Slot
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot lavished praise on Nottingham Forest and said on Monday that his side will have their work cut out trying to get a positive result when the two teams face-off at the City Ground. While Liverpool are unbeaten on the road in the Premier League this campaign, Slot was aware Nuno […]
Actress Toyin Abraham beams with joy as her adoring fans rain down dollars upon her in Ilorin.
Since embarking on her interstate meet and greet tour for her new cinematic feature, ‘Alakada: Bad and Boujee,’ popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has been showered with love and monetary presents from her admirers. On her Instagram page, the movie star posted a video that captured the special moments she had with […]
Social media critic Daniel Regha voiced his opinions over singer Asake’s recent change in appearance.
Social media commentator Daniel Regha has voiced out his opinions on the latest transformation of Nigerian artist Asake. Yesterday 12 of January, Asake unveiled a striking new appearance adorned with facial tattoos, alongside a tantalizing sneak peek of his forthcoming track, “Why Love.” This revelation has ignited comparisons to the American rapper Kodak Black, fueling […]